What to do in Ocean City, MD

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Ocean City Attractions

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Places of interest in Ocean City

Ocean City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ocean City, and make it a breeze to explore Ocean City and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ocean City to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Ocean City attractions

Ocean City has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Ocean City to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ocean City.

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Recommended things to do in Ocean City

Number of things to do	26
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Assateague Island: Bike Rental from the Bayside Stand: £15
Top 5 things to do	EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD Sea Rocket Sunset & OC Harbour Cruise in Ocean City, MD Ocean City, MD: Coastal Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Spotting 1-Hour Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Ocean City, MD Ocean City: Banana Boat Ride
Half-day tours	Sea Rocket Sunset & OC Harbour Cruise in Ocean City, MD 1-Hour Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Ocean City, MD 1-Hour Private Party Assateague Island Pony Cruise in Ocean City 1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City Ocean City: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Crew
With kids	EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD Ocean City, MD: Coastal Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Spotting Berlin: Assateague Island Wildlife Discovery Kayak Tour Guided Assateague Kayaking and Wildlife Discovery Tour

What to do in Ocean City

Popular places to visit

Ocean City Boardwalk

Discover a diverse collection of specialty stores, arcades, amusements, restaurants and bars on this classic wooden boardwalk on Ocean City’s waterfront.

Ocean City Beach

Swim in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, relax on soft white sands or stroll by the arcades and shops on the exciting boardwalk at this family-friendly city beach.

Jolly Roger Amusement Park

Bring your family to Jolly Roger Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Ocean City. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or seek out the golf courses.

Maryland Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Maryland Beach during your travels in Ocean City? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Roland E. Powell Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Roland E. Powell Convention Center during your trip to Ocean City. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area.

Inlet Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Inlet Park and enjoy the golf courses in Ocean City. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's breathtaking sunrises.

Northside Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Northside Park, a lovely green space in Ocean City. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jolly Roger at the Pier

The old classics get a new spin at this waterfront fun park, which has an exciting collection of wild rides, high-octane roller coasters and traditional amusements.

Carousel Ice Skating Rink

Enjoy a trip to Carousel Ice Skating Rink and popular activities such as golfing in Ocean City. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Explore areas of Ocean City

North Ocean City

A noteworthy feature of North Ocean City is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ocean City Beach and Carousel Ice Skating Rink.

Assateague Island National Seashore showing a coastal town and a park

Downtown Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ocean City, Ocean City Beach and Ripley's Believe It or Not! are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown Ocean City

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Midtown Ocean City is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean City Beach and Seacrets Distilling Company, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ocean City.

West Ocean City

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to West Ocean City. A stop by Tanger Outlet Center or Ocean City Harbor might round out your trip.

Caine Woods

Caine Woods might not have many top sights, but Fenwick Island Lighthouse and Maryland Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunset Island

While Sunset Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seacrets Distilling Company and Seacrets.

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